Work starts on 55 ‘affordable homes’ as part of Edinburgh masterplan to deliver 850 houses

Located at the corner of Old Dalkeith Road and The Wisp, the project forms part of the wider transformation of the historic Edmonstone Estate - a major residential expansion first envisioned in 2015 and updated in 2021.

Once complete, the wider masterplan will deliver some 850 new homes and create a “vibrant new neighbourhood” for the city.

Sanctuary Scotland said its homes would play an important role in meeting the affordable housing requirement within the overall plan and provide “high-quality, energy-efficient homes designed to meet local housing needs”.

The affordable homes development comprises a mix of 30 two-bedroom flats, 14 two-bedroom houses and 11 three-bedroom houses. It forms part of an agreement with Avant Homes and sits within Avant’s wider masterplan for the site.

Work on the project has now started, with completion currently anticipated in late 2027.

Gillian Lavety, Sanctuary’s development director for Scotland, said: “We are delighted that work has now started on our 55 new affordable homes at Edmonstone, marking an important milestone within this significant masterplan for south-east Edinburgh.

“These homes will help create a vibrant and sustainable new community, providing high-quality, energy-efficient housing for local people.

“Delivering more affordable homes in areas of high demand remains a key priority for Sanctuary, and we are proud to be playing our part in the wider transformation of the Edmonstone Estate,” she added.

The new homes will be served by a district heating network.